Ulrich Beck

German sociologist & scholar (1944–2015)
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Ulrich Beck

Summary

Ulrich Beck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Słupsk[2]. He was born on +1944-05-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on +2015-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ulrich Beck was born in Słupsk[2].
  • Ulrich Beck died in Munich[4].
  • Ulrich Beck was born on +1944-05-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ulrich Beck died on +2015-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Ulrich Beck's spouses was Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim[10].
  • Ulrich Beck held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Ulrich Beck held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Ulrich Beck worked as a sociologist[6].
  • Ulrich Beck's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ulrich Beck's professions included economist[8].
  • Ulrich Beck's field of work was sociology[13].
  • Among Ulrich Beck's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].
  • Ulrich Beck was employed by University of Münster[15].
  • Among Ulrich Beck's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[16].
  • Ulrich Beck was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17].
  • Ulrich Beck was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[18].
  • A notable student of Ulrich Beck was Marc Krautzberger[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Ulrich Beck is risk society[20].
  • Ulrich Beck received the Otto von der Gablentz award[21].
  • Ulrich Beck received the Schader Award[22].
  • Ulrich Beck received the Cicero Orator Prize[23].
  • Ulrich Beck received the honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt[24].
  • Ulrich Beck received the Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[25].
  • Ulrich Beck received the Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires[26].
  • Ulrich Beck was a member of Q1371235[27].

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Origins and Family

Ulrich Beck was born in Słupsk[2]. He was born on +1944-05-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31] and London School of Economics and Political Science[18], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1895[34], headquartered in London[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8]. Ulrich Beck's field of work was sociology[13]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]; University of Münster[15], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1780[42], headquartered in Münster[43]; and London School of Economics and Political Science[16], a public research university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1895[46], headquartered in London[47]. A notable student of him was Marc Krautzberger[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ulrich Beck is risk society[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Otto von der Gablentz award[21], a cultural prize[48], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[49]; Schader Award[22], a science award[50]; Cicero Orator Prize[23], an award[51], in Germany[52]; honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt[24], an award[53], in Germany[54]; Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[25], an award[55], in Switzerland[56]; and Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires[26], an award[57], in Argentina[58].

Personal Life

Ulrich Beck was married to Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim[10].

Death and Burial

Ulrich Beck died on +2015-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Munich[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[59].

Why It Matters

Ulrich Beck ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

He has been cited as an influence by Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[62], a politician[63], b. 1938[64], of United Kingdom[65], awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[66], specialised in sociology[67].

FAQs

Where was Ulrich Beck born?

Ulrich Beck's place of birth was Słupsk[2].

Where did Ulrich Beck die?

Ulrich Beck passed away in Munich[4].

Who was Ulrich Beck married to?

Ulrich Beck's spouses include Elisabeth Beck-Gernsheim[10].

What did Ulrich Beck do for work?

Ulrich Beck worked as sociologist[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8].

Where did Ulrich Beck go to school?

Ulrich Beck was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17] and London School of Economics and Political Science[18].

What awards did Ulrich Beck receive?

Honors received include Otto von der Gablentz award[21], Schader Award[22], Cicero Orator Prize[23], and honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt[24].

Who did Ulrich Beck influence?

Ulrich Beck has been cited as an influence by Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens[62].

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